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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,816.63, 34,247.28 and 13,486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,816.63, 34,247.28 and 13,486.35 is: 18,611.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,816.63 : 34,247.28 = 13,486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,816.63/34,247.28 = 13,486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,816.63x = 34,247.28 × 13,486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,816.63x = 461,870,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,870,753.06/24,816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.34

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